The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Oyo State Chapter, Rev. Elisha Kayode Ogundiya, has admonished Christian journalists in the state to uphold truth, fairness and professional integrity in the discharge of their duties. He made the remarks when the leadership of the Nigeria Association of Christian Journalists (NACJ), Oyo State Chapter,…
Oyo State Government, through the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, has intensified collaboration with key media organizations to strengthen its sanitation campaign and promote environmental awareness across the state. The Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Hon. Ademola Aderinto, on Tuesday led a delegation of senior officials of the Ministry on courtesy visits to…
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, expressed the commitment of his administration to supporting advocacy against gender-based violence. The governor gave this indication while receiving the representatives of the Nigerian Governors’ Spouses Forum, in partnership with the Ford Foundation, led by his wife, Engr. Tamunominini Makinde, who paid a courtesy visit to his…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has elevated 14 high chiefs and Baales in Oyo town to the status of crown wearing Obas, formally presenting them with instruments of office. The coronation ceremony held on Friday, February 13 at Oliveth Baptist High School, Oyo. The colourful ceremony witnessed the presence of traditional rulers, political…
In a significant boost to road safety, infrastructure management, and economic regulation, the Oyo State Government has officially handed over the newly installed weighbridge system at the Ogbomoso end of the Adebayo Alao-Akala Memorial Highway to the Ogbomoso North Local Government. The formal handover ceremony took place on Friday, 6th February 2026, with the…
The Oyo State Government has reaffirmed its preparedness for the official commencement of the Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) examinations. This is in line with the Federal Government’s directive for a gradual transition from pen-and-paper to full digital testing. The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Hon. Olusegun Olayiwola,…
The Oyo State Government, through the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, has intensified its environmental enforcement efforts across Ibadan metropolis with the commencement of a 24-hour surveillance operation to curb illegal scavenging activities, alongside the sealing of a food processing facility for environmental violations. The Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Hon. Ademola Aderinto,…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has described the 50th anniversary of the creation of Oyo State as a moment of renewal and a commitment to future generations, rather than a personal or administrative achievement. The governor made this known on Tuesday during the grand finale of the Oyo @ 50 celebrations held at the…
The Oyo State Government has approved the early closure of offices across all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to enable public officers to fully participate in the grand finale of activities marking the 50th anniversary of the creation of Oyo State. The directive was conveyed in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has dismissed suggestions that his exit from office in 2027 would stall governance, insisting that the political and administrative structure driving his reforms would remain firmly in place. Makinde stated this on Sunday while addressing worshippers at a church thanksgiving service held to commemorate Oyo State at 50, at…
